The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Save the GOP? Media still believes

As a former Trump supporter and hardcore Republican, I'm here to say: Give up on rescuing the GOP. Kill it instead

Salon · Jun 7, 2023

Mike Pence 2024 video ignores Trump, slams Biden

Pence wants to share credit for certain accomplishments of Trump's administration.

Axios · Jun 7, 2023

To keep immigrants from fleeing, Florida GOP focus on immigration law loopholes

Republican lawmakers in Florida are scrambling to convince established immigrant workers who already have jobs to stay, while making it inhospitable for newly arrived migrants.

WEKU · Jun 7, 2023

Florida grand jury involved in Trump documents probe by Justice Dept., AP source says

Federal prosecutors are using a grand jury in Florida as part of their investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Palm Beach property

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

President Biden to visit Chicago for June 28 fundraiser hosted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and wife, MK

The Pritzker fundraiser is expected to draw the Chicago area’s top Democratic donors. The Biden team plans other fundraisers to top off coffers before the end of June.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2023

“These allegations are completely untrue”: Paxton attorney Tony Buzbee promises vigorous defense in Senate trial

The boisterous and outspoken attorney will be matched against two legal icons who will prosecute the attorney general in his upcoming trial before the Texas Senate.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 7, 2023

Rapidly growing Denver to pick new mayor amid mounting big-city problems

Denver will choose its next mayor Tuesday in a runoff election between two moderate candidates seeking to lead a rapidly growing city faced with out-of-control housing costs and increased homelessness

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

North Carolina legislature approves limits on politics, race discussion in state workplaces

The promotion of certain beliefs that some North Carolina lawmakers have likened to “critical race theory” is on track to be banned in state government workplaces

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

Chris Christie attacks Trump as he formally launches 2024 US presidential bid

Republican former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie kicked off his presidential campaign Tuesday evening, promising to be the only candidate in a crowded GOP primary field willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump.

France 24 · Jun 6, 2023

House conservatives block GOP bills, voice frustration in response to last week's debt ceiling vote

Eleven House conservatives have staged a mini-revolt as part of the fallout from last week’s vote to lift the debt ceiling

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023